I have never purchased a spell from ebay but have been tempted to simply to see if any results came out of it.
The way you do a reading is you tap into the energy of the person requesting the reading. One way to do it is to retrieve it from the email. For instance this question of yours is already radiating with your energy, energy that got there as you typed.
Other methods include calling on your soul..the part of you that is god-like. So understanding and loving. The being within all of us that can be described as perfect.
And well there are other methods many people choose, some more elaborate than others but it's very possible. A reading done with tarot, pendulum, crystal ball etc is all the same thing. You tap into an energy using a certain tool and you speak what you "see". While some say that the querent has to be present well that's just true.
even healings can be done long distance.
I can use my own energy (if i have to) to ask the question and it will be answered just the same.
As for spells, I doubt they get more than 10 requests a day and anyone can easily do more than 10 a day once youve become good at what you do. There have been days when some of our friends here on Y!A have been going through hard times and I actually do work for them (without charge and when i offer) as I browse through and I know for a fact that I did more than 10 workings in one day just from here.
Depending on the work, a certain amount of time will go into it. Think about a mechanic....
You go to a mechanic and there are two options. One experienced person and someone who just started. If you asked for a certain job to be done, who do you think will be done faster?
Naturally the Experienced mechanic would do a faster and secure job becuase of his confidence and knowledge in his line of work. Someone who just started would take long just to make sure it's done well...and planning out perhaps etc.
So am I saying you should go for it? Absolutely not. I am saying that it is possible so you can just wipe from your thoughts and focus on the real questions.
Can you trust the person? Have you looked around enough? Have you tried emailing each of the ebayers to get a feel for them? I think that would be helpful because whichever fills you with a sense of comfort, protection and healing then that would be your best choice.
Trust your instincts but don't forget about your reasoning skills.
Be well, Be Blessed and may you find exactly what you need (or want)
Shadow Storm